- Execute sales and inventory plans for assigned categories to achieve revenue, margin, and productivity targets.
- Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets and ensure inventory investments are aligned with business objectives.
- Develop sales forecasts, stock plans, intake plans, and replenishment strategies based on business demand.
- Drive store-wise and cluster-wise allocation strategies to ensure the right product is available at the right store and at the right time.
- Analyze sales, inventory, sell-through, stock turn, and product performance data to identify opportunities and risks.
- Collaborate with Buying teams on assortment planning, purchase quantities, and seasonal merchandise strategies.
- Monitor inventory health and recommend actions related to replenishment, markdowns, liquidation, or reallocation.
- Support seasonal launches, promotions, EOSS activities, and new store openings.
- Track key merchandising KPIs including sell-through, stock turn, weeks of cover, GMROI, and margin performance.
- Generate business reports and insights to support decision-making and improve category productivity.
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Store Operations, and Vendor teams to ensure smooth execution and product availability.
Candidate Profile
- 2-5 years of experience in Merchandising, Allocation Planning, Merchandise Planning, or Retail Planning.
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
- Experience in allocation merchandising, inventory optimization, and retail performance analysis.
- Ability to work with large datasets and translate insights into actionable business decisions.
- Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail workplace.
Key Requirement: This role requires a strong focus on Allocation Merchandising and Data Analytics, with the ability to leverage business insights to drive stock productivity, sales growth, and inventory efficiency.
📌 AM_Merchandising (Mumbai)
🏢 Trent
📍 Mumbai